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From this reading ~1.
in addition
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW WE HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, AND FEEL.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
for the reason that
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading HOW WE HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, AND FEEL.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading HOW WE HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, AND FEEL.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
HOW
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From this reading HOW WE HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, AND FEEL.
be the source of pain
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HOW WE HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, AND FEEL.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading HOW WE HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, AND FEEL.
smellingnounUS /ˈsmelɪŋ/
the act of perceiving the odor of something
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading HOW WE HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, AND FEEL.
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Senses.~--We have five senses--_hearing_, _seeing_, _smelling_, _tasting_, and _feeling_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
precisely as stated
From this reading These are called special senses because they are very different from each other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW WE HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, AND FEEL.
at the time that
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They also differ from the general sense of feeling by means of which we feel pain when any part is hurt.
